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Paria Area Photos

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Posted by Scott Fricke on June 17, 2009 at 1:51 AM
Paria Area Photos
Went down to the Paria area a few weeks ago with my 2 brothers. Unfortunately the trip was shortened but we still managed to hit a few good spots. I did a lot of experimenting on the trip, using the 15mm fisheye in some slot canyons and other locations. Seemed like a perfect place to use it as the sandstone formations are disorienting already. Also tried out my new Nikon 14-24 lens that I bought an adapter for my Canon bodies. That took a bit of getting used to as I like to work pretty fast and all the manual adjustments take a bit more time. But once I got into a rhythm the process wasn't too bad and the images were quite sharp. First image is Lower Antelope with the fisheye. Critiques and comments would be appreciated.
Posted by Scott Fricke on June 17, 2009 at 1:52 AM
Another from the same place
Posted by Scott Fricke on June 17, 2009 at 1:53 AM
Near South Coyote Buttes
Posted by Scott Fricke on June 17, 2009 at 1:54 AM
Near South Coyote Buttes
Posted by Scott Fricke on June 17, 2009 at 1:55 AM
And just outside of Page, just after the sun went down.
Posted by Todd Caudle on June 17, 2009 at 1:59 AM
Great stuff! Perhaps with the exception of the first Antelope shot, these seem very fresh to me. That second Antelope shot looks like a colonoscopy.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on June 17, 2009 at 2:31 AM
Very nice set, Scott. Even though it was shortened, it appears you had a very productive trip.
I think the Lower Antelope image, that you posted for the June erosion theme, is your best.
Posted by Kelly Black on June 17, 2009 at 4:01 AM
Great images, Scott! I love the different display of textures & curves. They are all great, but I think # 1 the best! Very nice.
Posted by Don Grall on June 17, 2009 at 4:46 AM
1,2,& 4 are my favorites. That fisheye really works well in the slots. Really like the effect.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on June 17, 2009 at 7:37 AM
I love 1 and 2, especially 2. I also like 3, but I think it would work better in BW.
Posted by bill meikle on June 17, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Like #1 the best, great images!
Posted by Tien-Chien Chen on June 17, 2009 at 12:25 PM
The first two work for me, and I also love the warm light in the last one, they are all great shots!
Posted by Bob Falcone on June 17, 2009 at 12:30 PM
I'm easy...I like them all!
Posted by D J Kuklinski on June 18, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Nice images! My faves are 1 and 3.
Posted by Stan Rose on June 18, 2009 at 4:19 AM
Cool Scott- my fav is the colonoscopy :cool:
Posted by John Mumaw on June 18, 2009 at 3:23 PM
I really like what you captured in Antelope with that lens. What a novel idea!
Looks like you found the Golden Wall. :wink:
Posted by Scott Fricke on June 18, 2009 at 9:44 PM
John, yes I did, thank you! Had to wait till the photographer horde cleared out. Its a great area, I'll definitely head back again and hope for a better sky.